The services are free. You must be a student at an institution affiliated with SiO and have paid the semester fee. Our professionals offer advisory sessions and short-term therapy.

The service available both digitally and in person (please specify in your application if you prefer a video appointment rather than an in-person meeting).

Common themes include:

Study-related challenges – Study techniques, exam anxiety, presentation anxiety
Practical and financial issues
Mental health concerns – Low mood, overthinking, worry, anxiety, or distressing thoughts and feelings that make student life difficult
- Phobias – Including needle, blood, and dental phobias
Relationship difficulties – Problems in relationships with others, challenges in romantic relationships, or other close relationships
Life burdens – Grief, illness, demanding life situations, or past difficult experiences that negatively impact your daily life
Stress-related issues – Sleep difficulties, tension, or physical pains and discomfort

What we can not help you with

Assessments (e.g., for ADHD, bipolar disorder, or autism spectrum disorders): Contact your general practitioner (GP) for a referral to specialist healthcare services.
Long-term or serious problems requiring extended follow-up: Contact your GP for further referral to the appropriate service.
Acute issues: Do you need help quickly or have intrusive suicidal thoughts?
- Emergency appointment with your GP: Available on weekdays during office hours.
- Emergency team at your local DPS (District Psychiatric Center): Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–3:00 PM.
- Emergency room: Evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays – call 116 117.
- In case of immediate danger to life or health: Call 113.

Therapy and counselling at SiO

Examples of services we can recommend